Question

Select the correct answer.
Reread "The Oven Bird."
What is the impact of the author's choice of words on the tone of the poem?
Alt 1: The word choices create a reflective and solemn tone.
Alt 2: The word choices create a lighthearted and uplifting tone.
Alt 3: The word choices create a romantic and dreamy tone.
Alt 4: The word choices create a realistic and serious tone.

Answer 1

The word choices create a reflective and solemn tone—- encouraging the reader to think about old age and loss… it is melancholy and sad to think about what will not be any more.